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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.29, 531.99 and 315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.29, 531.99 and 315.30 is: 473.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.29 : 531.99 = 315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.29/531.99 = 315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.29x = 531.99 × 315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.29x = 167,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,738.44/354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.46

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